Hands

Glass Watch Hands – Redefining Precision in Swiss Watchmaking. Precision, Balance, and Beauty in Every Detail.

Whether it’s about indicating seconds, minutes or hours, creativity has never been so free to push its boundaries to previously unthinkable and audacious limits. The new degrees of freedom have been enabled by true 3D manufacturing, mechanical outperformances and aesthetical solutions considered unimaginable so far enable the innovation of established paradigms.

In the world of luxury watchmaking, the hands of a timepiece represent a perfect union of mechanical function and aesthetic finesse. At FEMTOPRINT, we bring this union to the next level with high-precision glass watch hands created through advanced laser micromachining. These components offer an extraordinary combination of design freedom, lightweight durability, and technical accuracy.

Our free-form microfabrication enables the creation of custom shapes, engraved inscriptions, fluorescent pigments, and colored coatings, turning traditional hands into iconic design statements. Whether you're crafting a classic dial or an avant-garde complication, FEMTOPRINT’s glass hands enhance both readability and visual impact.

Swiss Quality, Laser-Forged Excellence

Our glass hands are engineered with bulk-engraved geometries, allowing for intricate details and branding elements with micron-level precision. Through advanced surface treatments and functional depositions, we optimize optical contrast and ensure that hands remain clearly visible in any lighting condition — from low-light environments to high-glare situations.

Unlike traditional metal or sapphire alternatives, fused silica offers superior lightness and thermal stability, improving movement efficiency and reducing mechanical stress. The result: smooth, seamless operation in both mechanical and quartz movements, fully aligned with the standards of Swiss Made excellence.

A New Era of Creative Freedom

FEMTOPRINT enables watchmakers and designers to push the boundaries of hand design. Our process supports 3D shaping, semi-transparent finishes, and integration with other components such as dials or bridges. By eliminating traditional tooling constraints, we empower brands to explore micro-sculpted aesthetics that blend function with storytelling.

Every hand we produce is tested for alignment, performance, and compatibility, offering you the confidence of durability in real-world use and the visual sophistication that defines haute horlogerie.

Key Benefits:

• High-precision laser micromachining in fused silica
• Custom shapes, engravings, and color effects
• Superior balance and lightweight design
• Fully compatible with mechanical and quartz watch movements
• Durable coatings for maximum contrast and visibility
• Seamless integration with dials and sapphire components

Looking to elevate your next timepiece with innovative glass hands?
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With the FEMTOPRINT technology, you can take advantage of:

• Sophisticated, three-dimensional hands combining high quality surface finish with micron accuracy
• Fully customizable surface rendering combining optically clear, translucent or matte surfaces
• Tailored edges, either sharp or with a rounded / tilted chamfrain for an optimized integration with the watch movements.
• Unlimited creativity unleashed by the possibility of adding decorative effects at the surface or in the bulk based on encapsulated liquids, luminescent pigments or optical patterns